Each beer shows the uniqueness of each yeast strain through our split batching process.

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest (another name for Marzen) was brewed for the inaugural event on October 12, 1810, and the nuptials of Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen that lasted until October 17th. By the late 1890s, organizers shifted the start date to late September to catch some milder weather but by allowing the festival to extend into early October. The festivities include beer and food stands, agricultural competitions, carnival rides and live cooking which still remains an essential part of Oktoberfest Festival.

Brewed with

WLP815
Belgian Lager Yeast

ABV: 5.1%

Tasting Notes:
Brown Sugar | Spice | Bready

This strain originates from a very old brewery in west Belgium. Great for European-style pilsners, dark lagers, Vienna lagers, and American-style lagers.

Also Available with

WLP820
Oktoberfest/Marzen Lager Yeast

ABV: 5.1%

Tasting Notes:
Nutty | Caramel | Toasty

A lager yeast is ideal for producing malty lagers, residual sweetness further helps promote malt nuances while contributing to a balanced finish.

From Cell to Sip: Dissecting the Brewing Process

Ever wonder how beer is made? Tune in for our new series on some of the key steps in making White Labs Beer! At White Labs, we take brewing as a fun experiment, keeping the all the ingredients the same except for the yeast to showcase how much of an impact they make on the beer.

Alsatian Pilsner: A French Influence from Mexico – Collab w/ Cervecería de la Costa

This collaboration was sparked during Cerveza México, in the midst of a lively conversation among friends, beers in hand, with Chris White. This beer is a true representation of Alsatian Pilsners, the “lost sister” of German and Czech Pilsners, known for its elegance and the unique character of noble hops like Strisselspalt.